# How to Compress PDF Files in Adobe Acrobat

> To compress PDF files in Adobe, browse the Tools tab to select Compress a PDF, go to the Documents tab to tick the desired PDF file, tap Continue, choose your preferred Compression Level, and click Compress to finish the process.

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Apps: Adobe, Acrobat
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Inside your Adobe Acrobat account, browse the options under the Tools tab and click 'Compress a PDF'.
2. Following that, go to the Documents tab and select the PDF file you wish to compress. Simply tick the checkbox next to its filename.
3. Tap 'Continue' afterwards.
4. Select your preferred Compression Level and then click 'Compress' to proceed.
5. After completing these steps, the selected PDF file will be compressed immediately.